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Indian Jointvetch

Aeschynomene indica

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Aeschynomene indica (Indian Jointvetch)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kusanemu

German indische Schampflanze

Portuguese Angiquinho

Similar Species in Aeschynomene

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ambatch

Aeschynomene elaphroxylon

Least Concern

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joint-vetch

Aeschynomene americana

sensitive joint-vetch

Aeschynomene virginica

Extinct

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sola pith

Aeschynomene afraspera

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Jointvetch?

The scientific name of Indian Jointvetch is Aeschynomene indica. It belongs to the genus Aeschynomene.

What is the conservation status of Indian Jointvetch?

Indian Jointvetch (Aeschynomene indica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Indian Jointvetch live?

Indian Jointvetch is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Comoros, Fiji, France, Guinea, India, Indonesia.

What family does Indian Jointvetch belong to?

Indian Jointvetch (Aeschynomene indica) belongs to the genus Aeschynomene, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Indian Jointvetch endangered?

No, Indian Jointvetch (Aeschynomene indica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Indian Jointvetch belong to?

Indian Jointvetch (Aeschynomene indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Indian Jointvetch?

The closest relatives of Indian Jointvetch in the genus Aeschynomene include ambatch, joint-vetch, Pith Plant, rough joint-vetch, sensitive joint-vetch.